B1 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of B1 (Bedestrian) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- B1—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- B12024
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- B10 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- B1$100,000 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- B1ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- B120 kg
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- B155 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- B11126x467x636
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- B1—
- Starshipenclosed locked
IP Rating
- B1IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional)
- Starship—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- B1lidar slam,hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- B11.2 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- B1—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- B1—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- B12 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- B1Yes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- B1Yes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- B1centralized cloud
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- B1—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- B1$100,000 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Warranty
- B11 yrs
- Starship—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 1126x467x636 | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional) | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | B1 | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +4445% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes B1 and Starship?
B1 is made by Bedestrian. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were B1 and Starship launched?
B1 launched in 2024. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does B1 cost compared to Starship?
B1 is listed at $100,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do B1 and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
B1 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Starship grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between B1 and Starship?
B1 carries up to 20 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are B1 and Starship in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between B1 and Starship?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
B1 vs Starship compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.